Transcription of Protect yourself from pneumococcal disease Get …
1 pneumococcal disease is caused by bacteria that can lead to serious infections in the lungs (pneumonia), blood, and brain (meningitis).You can catch pneumococcal bacteria from infected people who cough or sneeze around Even with good medical care, pneumococcal disease can be deadly. The disease is hard to treat because some bacteria have become resistant to anti biotics. Pneumo-coccal bacteria can cause pneumonia, blood infections , and meningitis. Such infections can lead to deafness, brain damage, and even Anyone can get pneumococcal disease . You are at greater risk if you are 65 or older, very young, or have certain health can Protect yourself against these serious types of blood and brain infections by getting vaccinated.
2 There are two vaccines PPSV23 and PCV13 that can prevent pneumococcal disease . PPSV23 is given at age 65 or older. PCV13 can also be given at this age talk to your healthcare might need these shots before age 65 if you are a smoker or if you have certain health yourself from pneumococcal vaccinated!What is pneumococcal disease ?How do you catch it?Is it serious?Am I at risk?How can I Protect myself from pneumococcal disease ?Saint Paul, Minnesota Item #P4412 (2/20)For other vaccine handouts in this series, visit your healthcare provider if you should get these vaccines!Getvaccinated! For more information, visit
